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(2006 Director: Steve Zaillian) It is possible to say too much about a movie, in that spirit, see this one for Sean Penn's passion (borderline megalomania), & Anthony Hopkins' as a Southern Judge & incredibly cute Jude Law (who lost his accent & donned a Southern accent for this flick)!!
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Director John McTiernan (February 1992 Release Date)
NOW I CALL THAT SEXY!!! WHEW!! MUST SEE! (As blackdogkennelz quotes from this movie, "He says you should keep your panties on when swimming in the amazon as there is a tiny fish that can swim up your erethra?!")
Wonderful performances by Elaine Brocco and Sean Connery.....
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This movie earns 6 stars out of 5 in my book. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinner. Introduced me to Greg Kinner who I have not stopped seeing in movies since! turned in a phenominal acting as the gay neighbor who is mugged. Cuba Gooding Jr plays his art agent. HEART- WARMING. MUST SEE. 3 STRANGERS FIND TRUE DEEP FRIENDSHIP IN THE LONELY BIG CITY.
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(April 2006, Director Andy Garcia) Andy Garcia, Dustin Hoffman & Bill Murray right away worth seeing...add Cuba's history to this & you have what movies ought to be!! TREMENDOUS IMPACT! Watch it for Andy Garcia's character who has tremendous heart and responsbility in the face of life's most serious events thrown at him! Dustin Hoffman & Bill Murray's performances--off beat but very special in this movie! 6 STARS!! Also check out Modigliani....if you have a passion for painting or the Renaissance..or the arts!
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(2004 Director Mike Nichols) ABSOLUTELY 5 STARS! GREAT ACTING, EDITING, STORY, WRITING...Love the music video by Damian Rice (contained inDVD) "The Blower's Daughter"...and the line."...And so it is...It's like you said it would be..no fame no glory..most of the time"(2004 Director Michael Nichols) Based on a hit Broadway Play. Passionate performances are stellar in this movie by ALL! I gained new respect for each of these actors. I believed they were torn apart by their passions: Jude Law, Clive Owen, Natalia Portman and Julia Roberts BRAVO!! [SEE VIDEO CLIPS!]
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(1999 Director: Francois Girard) Had been looking forward to this one--and it was not a dissappointment! Story follows the "life" of this red violin created as a masterpiece by Niccolo Brazzolo in 1683! Tragic storyline. This violin survives incredible changes in the times since it was made--Renaissance thru Chairman Mao obtaining power in China! My son already wants to study violin.....a red Stratavaious!? I AM UNSURE WHICH ACTORS' PERFORMANCES I ENJOYED THE MOST! DO RENT/BUY THIS ONE & PLEASE SHARE IT! Samuel L. Jackson is I believe something of his true self in this one!
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(MAY 1997 DIRECTOR LUC BESSON)
COULD HARDLY BE FUNNIER!! CRAZY, WILD, FUTURISTIC LOOK @ LIFESTYLE IN THE FUTURE.......COMMERCIALISM STILL IN FULL FORCE! Check out Gary Oldham's explanation of the lastest intergallactic weapon (he is selling)
GREAT PERFORMANCES BY BRUCE WILLIS AND "THE 5TH ELEMENT" AKA MILLA JOVOVICH....CHRIS TUCKER MAKES THE FUTURE "ROCK"!!
MUST SEE!!
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2004 R-rated (nonviolent) movie stars Omar Sharif(the "Arab" in this film-Arabe/Mahgreb) has taken up residence & is a merchant in France, a shopkeeper who eventually adopts a young Boy Moses (Pierre Boulanger) age 16. Charming, touching (though tragic) story. Beautiful essence!! [if your standards are extremely conservative, there are parts of this movie you might not appreciate] [adult themes]
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Dune
(1984, PG-13)
(1964 Director: David Lynch) Boy did I love thiis Frank Herbert SCIENCE FICTION BOOK. 1964 C.A.M.P.Y. low budget B movie is the bomb! I'm loving it! More than half way thru (& trying to complete a semsester of Spanish, Student Intershipsips & endless essays & research & & &...) FUN with a capital F! Whew! Incredibly erotic written by Frank Herbert. There are 5 sequels (books) to the original "Dune" {"quoting"This Hugo and Nebula Award winner [author Frank Herbert] tells the sweeping tale of a desert planet called Arrakis, the focus of an intricate power struggle in a byzantine interstellar empire. Arrakis is the sole source of Melange, the "spice of spices." Melange is necessary for interstellar travel and grants psychic powers and longevity, so whoever controls it wields great influence. . . The troubles begin when stewardship of Arrakis is transferred by the Emperor from the Harkonnen Noble House to House Atreides. The Harkonnens don't want to give up their privilege, though, and through sabotage and treachery they cast young Duke Paul Atreides out into the planet's harsh environment to die. There he falls in with the Fremen, a tribe of desert dwellers who become the basis of the army with which he will reclaim what's rightfully his. Paul Atreides, though, is far more than just a usurped duke. He might be the end product of a very long-term genetic experiment designed to breed a super human; he might be a messiah. His struggle is at the center of a nexus of powerful people and events, and the repercussions will be felt throughout the Imperium.
Dune is one of the most famous science fiction novels ever written, and deservedly so. The setting is elaborate and ornate, the plot labyrinthine, the adventures exciting. Five sequels follow. --Brooks Peck [ALSO SEE A FRIEND'S REVIEW OF THIS MOVIE (UNDER PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO!) he FORGOT MAX VON SYDOW PHOTO BELOW...see him at his more recent best in Snow Falling on Cedars] P.S. HALF OF THE FUN OF THIS MOVIES IS PRECISELY THAT THE SPECIAL EFFECTS SHOW THEIR AGE, GRASSHOPPER!!
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I grew up on gospel music and in church....I am still a HUGE Johnny Cash fan...if you have EVER written a song or loved a musician, then PLEASE SEE THIS MOVIE!!! Such a finely done 'true story." Yes...all is NOT roses!!!
ROBERT PATRICK PLAYS JOHNNY CASH'S NOT ENCOURAGING FATHER..
WANNA SEE CASH'S 1ST RECORDING STUDIO ?? (BE PATIENT!!) 
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(2002 Diector: Adrian Lyne)
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(1996 Director: Robert Rodriguez) RAW! Truly raw...but lively! Great perforamances by George Clooney and Harvey Keitel (my hearthrob) plays a dissolusioned recently widowed preacher who meets his match! !! The incredibly hot Juliette Lewis as a young teen is outstanding in this opposite a minor perve, hmmmm.. Quenin Tarantino palsy the sick bro!nd who might be that NOT Ugly Betty underneath that bare string bikini? con snake albino? Selma H
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It was the story and the acting both in THIS movie that I feel wake a person up!! We take so much for granted...I loved the twist where the "rapist" cop ended up saving his "victim," that is so zen!! MUST SEE!!
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(2006 Director: Christian Carlton ) Yes a war movie but told first hand...based on the book by R. de Roussy de Sales but about the first WW I (the "Great War") providng some inside looks at each side of the French & American soldiers fighting....focusing on a particular battlefield the night of Christmas Eve! Lovely Fraulein Diane Kruger (National Treasure & Troy -the lovely Helen..) plays a lovely German opera star whose partners on stage goes off to this war along with MILLIONS of other young strong men...MEMORABLE!! Does not disappoint! French language with English subtitles.
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Pure art! Loved this as a new slant on WWII films (which just studied in HIS 102 Western Civilzations)
Thank God for music appreciate; If you like it you MUST SEE Joyeaux Noel also (WWI) TRUE story!
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Great fun..young young John Travolta & Uma Thurman..to name a few!
MUST SEE! Christopher Walken...Bruce Willis..Harvey Keiltel! An orgasm of fine fine hunky actors!!
WHERE & WHEN did YOU see this movie???? Please share your story here!!
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(2005 Director: Peter Hyams) based on a short story written by Ray Bradbuy [Sci fi] Wow! You gotta see this one! If just for the concept of future time travel...don't let that BORE YOU ALREADY!!! It features none other than the great Ben Kingsley as MC & salesman of this new concept (Great perspective on the graft of sales...Hey I sell too!! LOL)....and great special effects....this movie has great twists~! Innovative~! [no found video clip available] BUT A WORTH SEE!! I predict it COULD become a cult classic~~
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ACTION!! ! If you missed this 1996 movie DO YOURSELF A FAVOR & SEE IT! It might shake you up--while still entertaining you! Geena Davis & Samuel L. Jackson GREAT performances.(IGNORE TOM KEOGH'S RUDE REVIEW! HE'S SO WRONG!!)..Spy Trainer Wally (Brian Cox of The Bourne Identity, Troy-King) co-stars! ORIGINAL!! What twists and turns this movie takes??!! And Samuel L. Jaclson aka Frank & Ernest!! LOL Tender, heartfelt, spy INCREDIBLE THRILLER!!! This is in the top 10 of both mine and my son's favorites!! GO GINA!! You could call her the amnesiac ice skating spy on the lam
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It wouldn't hurt to already truly love Robin Williams...but if you don't already, you might after watching this most sensitive journey of travel into adulthood.....and the lessons we learned (or should have learned) and second chances...Fantasy!!
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(2003 Director: Caroline Hicks) Wow!!! German language authentic portrayal of what people have to do to stay alive!! Sensitive, alluring, but still true to the miseries of World War II (WWII)!! THIS MOVIE IS 5 STARS & IN ALL OF MY TOP FAVORITE LISTS BECAUSE IT IS MY FAVORITE@@ He loves her; he loves her not; he ..HE LOVES her!!
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Fasctinating dialogue...between these 2 old friends/colleagues (Wallce Shawn plays a down on his luck writer willing to sit through anything for the possiblity of a great lunch & network contact!)....The one, who had been a director (payed ty an agile if not youthful Andre Gregory) moved me to tears with his across the world search for peace..GRATEFUL to have seen this in my early youth! FIND THE PATIENCE TO SIT THRU THIS TREMENDOUS CHARACTER STUDY (WTIH FOREIGN SUBTITLES!)
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Evita
(1997, PG)
(1996 Director Alan Parker) Hey...if you already LIKED Madonna..could I please recommend this one to you!? She is phenomenal in it! You know, she made this almost RIGHT AFTER she gave birth to her FIRST CHILD!! 5 STARS HANDS DOWN! "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina..." FAIR WRNING**THIS IS DEFINITELY A MUSICAL!! She plays the late wife of Argentina President Colonel Perrone, Eva Perrone, who gains the power of the throne...AWESOME BUT IT IS A MUSICAL!!
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Heartwarming....
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(1971 Director: Norman Jewison) "tradition, Tradition!" "You could do worse than marry a butcher. At least you will always eat! But a tailor....ummmmmm" Such are the hardships faced by the peasants This movie speaks of many things...beautifully...in a musical art form! OUTSTANDING!! Where are the credits here on Flixster for the many awards it DID win..and SHOULD have won!?
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(1961 Director: Daniel Petrie) MUST SEE!! MOVING BEYOND WORDS...FAR AHEAD OF THE TIMES!! A very young Sydney Potnier!
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(1942 release...Director: Michael Curtiz)
Romance, true love, difficult, war-torn love, Bogart, Bergman & and my favorite all time line,s "We'll always have Paris." and "Round up the Usual Suspects." Don't forget..this story is entirely set DURING WORLD WAR II...AND IS ONE OF THE BEST FILMS EVER MADE!! This movie was Woody Allen's character's obsession in Woody Allen's film, "Play It Again Sam!"
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2006 Release suspense thriller (Director: Wayne Kramer succeessfully keeps us in suspense from beginning to end!!) Script and performances do not disappoint! Extremely violent yet human! Such passionate performances!! Karel Roden gives an amazing performance as a violent alcoholic Russian linked mob figure. WHEEWW!! [VIDEO CLIP BELOW!!]
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(June 2005 director Pierre Salvadori) Just saw this- have read NO reviews on it! Apres Vous means "After You!" French movie w/ English subtitles! MUCH FUNNIER THAN PINK PANTHER FOR EXAMPLE!! (Garcon) Antoine stumbles upon a man as he is hanging himself (Louis) Attempts to free him from his demons....over a lost love! Great restaurant scenes! Surprising lots of laughs! Good acting!! IN SPOKEN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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(May, 2005 Director: Mick Davis) WONDERFUL THOUGH TRAGIC!! Do you love the Renaissance? Art? This is a story of a cubist painter during the time of Picasso! It portrays the alcolism & poverty of those dedicated to their Art. This is a rare performance by Andy Garcia and an impeccable portrait of the life and times of a bygone era. Don't miss this one!! Deals with the real issues of life, poverty, alcoholism...harsh ending...NOT a "chick: flick!
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(Dec. 2000 Director Gus Van Sant) Wonderful story of recluse professeur (Sean Connery) reaching a student and developing friendship .......
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Troy
(2004, R)
(May 2004 Director Wolfgang Peterson) Well, certainly Brad Pitt's (Achilles of Legend) finest movie. Proof that talent and looks are not the same thing indeed!! Go Brad!! And all over German born Diane Kruger's youth & beauty (She is simply Angelic in this movie!!) Did I mention the spectacular performance by Brian Cox? Orlando Bloom? Eric Bana?Tender, riveting, historically passionate & performances by the finest actors includining Peter O'Toole and Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity, Long Kiss Goodnight) as Kings...did you know who played Hector? (Eric Bana) the Trojan horse legend (and of course love.....)
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(Nov. 2004 Director: John Turtletaub) Just saw this...and loved it! Lots of Nicholas Cage high energy & humor charges a racing plot.....themed around the quest for a treasure hunt based on clues in the Declaration of Independence...the plot thickens, shall we say?? Oohhhhh! Thrills, opens with a memorable childhood recollection of Benjamin Gates (Cage) as a youngster spying in the attic & followed by his superb gran-pere (none other than Christopher Plummer)....Even Harvey Keitel's talents are featured as the FBI head agent leading the investigation of Gates alias Woods & did I pay an honorable mention to Cage's wiley father (Jon Voight)?? ........This film also pays its tributes to our historical foun ding fathers..5 stars for great editing & fun thrown into the tense suspense & action of this treasure-hunter thriller!!
NO, IT IS NOT RELATED BUT HERE IS A TOAST TO THE LEGENDS INGRID BERMAR & HUMPHREY BOGART!!
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(Nov. 2006 Director: Martin Campbell) In a word "ACTION"! Set in first Uganda..where this new James Bond catches the scent of a major operative... which leads him to Miami, FL & the unveiling of a new super jet (which it seems is a target of terrorists)..Bond goes off the radar (much to M's chagrin) Wonderfully edited by Stuart Baird, the film showcases the new Daniel Crag as almost a cross between Robert Conrad (Wild Wild West) Russian Uri (Secret Agent Man) & Robert Patrick (Terminator II the liquid terminator)..except Craig is steely eyed....Craig (as Bond) runs without tiring...his first chases he is following an Afrikan who flees Bond litterally bouncing from building to building as if he were Spiderman..or as if he had Flubber shoes!!
My favorite line from this movie, "In the old days if an agent did something so stupid, he would have the decency to defect! Christ, I do miss the Cold War!" by M. So far looks terrific! Great face this guy! (Daniel Craig) Simply timneless performances by M (aka Judy Dench) whom I love everything she does! "Je manque vraiment ainsi la Guerre froide" ["I do so miss the Cold War!" by "M".] Making the popcorn for this one on a Saturday night? Invite a crowd! It is a crowd pleaser! Plot tiwists and turns and twists back again--manages to keep the viewer guessing & spellbound!
Someone here on Flixster asked me this, (but I am sorry I cannot remember who) "Who played Le Chiffre's girlfriend in Casino Royale (the new James Bond movie)?? " I cannot remmember...I am sure that the actress was Ivana Milicevic (whose photo I found on flixster--see below)...only she was blonde in that movie...o else Caterina Murino (whose photo I could NOT find!)...plus I think Caterina would have played a bigger role than Le Chiffre's girl friend did..
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(1998 Director: Stephen Sommers) Among my son & my personal mutual favorite! Thrills, plot twists, and humor combined! Treat Williams & Keven J O'Connor charter a boat for hire into the middle of nowhere...big mistake!! West Studi co-stars. Smal role by Dijimon Hounsou & Trevor Goddard (Kano from Mortal Combat) The late Trevor Goddard has a supporting role as one of the armed hijackers who take over an ocean liner....Recognize female lead Famke Janssen (X-Men's Dr. Jean Gray)
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